English Explanatory Dictionary

Persianate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Based on, or strongly influenced by, the Persian language or culture.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɜːʒənət/ /ˈpɝʒənət/

Word forms

Persianate more Persianate most Persianate

Etymology

From Persian + -ate (adjective-forming suffix); attributed to Marshall Hodgson.

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